Original research
by
Morin, K.A. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Our primary objective was to evaluate how the Indigenous Healing and Seeking Safety (IHSS) model impacted residential addiction treatment program completion rates. Our secondary objective was to evaluate health service use 6 months before and 6 months after residential treatment for clients who attended the program before and after implementing IHSS.
Findings/Key points
Our results indicate that IHSS positively influenced program completion but had no significant effect on health service use.
Design/methods
Program data from before IHSS implementation (266 patients) and after IHSS implementation (136 patients).
Keywords
Indigenous
Harm reduction
Mental health